Aaron Edwards is Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst

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Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction
Drawing Lines in the Sand: Withdrawal from Palestine
Winning 'Hearts and Minds': From Imperialism to Independence in Malaya
Quelling Rebellion: Countering the Mau Mau in Kenya
Securing the Base: Fighting Terrorists in Cyprus
Holding the Thin Red Line: Retreat from Aden
Soldiering the Peace: Combating Terrorism in Northern Ireland
Return to Mesopotamia: The Politics of Britain's Military Intervention in Iraq
Building Peace amidst Conflict: Britain's Changing Strategy in Afghanistan since 2001
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index